1. Acceptance of Terms

By using InstaTales, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must create an account and accept these Terms on your behalf. Users under 13 must have express permission from a parent or guardian to use the platform.

2. User Content, Generated Stories, & Rights

You retain full ownership of any content you create and upload, including **AI-generated stories**, illustrations, and other materials ("User Content").

By submitting User Content, you grant InstaTales a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, modify, or adapt your content for the operation and promotion of the Service, in any media now known or later developed. This license allows InstaTales to publish your stories (e.g., printed books, featured collections) even after account termination. Credit will be provided where feasible, but not guaranteed.

3. Account Management

To use most features, you must create an account with accurate, up-to-date information. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password.

InstaTales may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, or if your use poses a risk to other users or the platform.

4. Payments and Refunds

Basic use of InstaTales is free. Certain features (such as premium templates, print services, or advanced publishing tools) may require payment.

• Payments are non-refundable, except where required by law or in cases of defective printed products.
• InstaTales may update pricing or offerings with prior notice.

5. Content Guidelines: Safe & Appropriate Use

You agree not to post or share content that:

• Is illegal, offensive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, or **inappropriate for children**;
• Infringes on any intellectual property or privacy rights;
• Contains malware or attempts to exploit platform vulnerabilities.

We reserve the right to remove or block content or users that violate these guidelines.

6. Termination and Content Retention

You may delete your account at any time. However, content previously published or shared by InstaTales may continue to be displayed or stored in archive form.

We may retain data for operational, legal, or security reasons, even after account deletion.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. InstaTales makes no guarantees regarding availability, accuracy, or the results of using the Service.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, InstaTales is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction – e.g., Ontario, Canada, or California, USA].

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [Insert location], and you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we'll post the revised version and update the "Effective Date" at the top. Continued use of InstaTales after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please reach out to us at:

📧 instatalesai@gmail.com